Keeping track of your heart rate is one of the most essential metrics when it comes to leading a healthy lifestyle and improving your fitness training. Finding a good heart rate monitor is part of that. Thankfully tracking your heart rate is pretty easy, as most activity trackers and smartwatches on the market come with […]
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You may have stumbled across the term connected GPS, especially when reading about Fitbit’s line of smartwatches and fitness trackers. There’s actually a pretty big distinction between connected GPS and built-in GPS, which we’ll talk all about in this article. What is connected GPS? The term connected GPS is a fitness company’s way of saying […]
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The ability to pay for something using a phone or smartwatch is a lifesaver if you’ve ever forgotten your wallet. It also generally makes the checkout experience smoother and faster. Like Apple, Google, Samsung, and Fitbit, Garmin has its own contactless payment solution as well. Whether you already own a Garmin smartwatch or are planning to buy […]
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Here at Android Authority, we have a diverse staff. We come from all over the world and we use all kinds of technology. This staff picks series shows you what tech we use for work, play, and health. Hello! Jimmy Westenberg here, AA’s resident Star Wars and fitness nerd. Most of the time, you can […]
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Amazon Prime Day deals are aplenty no matter what you’re looking for. Whether you’re trying to save on headphones, smartphones, accessories, or laptops, there’s bound to be a deal out there for you. If you’re in the market for a new smartwatch or fitness tracker, you’ve come to the right place. Below you’ll find U.S., […]
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Google Fit is the fitness app for the rest of us. It’s not the app that doubles as a social network or offers weekly fitness challenges. Instead, Google Fit focuses on simplicity and doing a few core things really well. There are benefits and downsides to that approach, all of which we’ll explore in our […]
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Fitness trackers have come an extremely long way over the years. No longer are they glorified pedometers; they’re much more than that. Most standard fitness trackers nowadays can track your steps taken, distance traveled, how many calories you’ve burned for the day, and even your sleeping patterns. They’re handy little devices if you want a […]
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If you’re a runner, odds are you’ve considered buying one of Garmin’s GPS running watches to track your activity. The company already has a wide variety of running watches for just about every budget, and today we’re getting five more. The all-new Garmin Forerunner 45, 45S, 245, 245 Music, and 945 all feature the same five-button […]
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